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Organic Coconut Flour
(Soil Association Certified)

Coconut Flour - Organic

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Country of Origin: Sri Lanka
Botanical Name: Cocos nucifera

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About Our Organic Coconut Flour

Our organic coconut flour is one of the most savoury wheat flour alternatives you can find. Low in carbohydrates and very high in fibre and protein, coconut flour's high nutritional value makes it a part of many diets, including low carb and gluten free.

Coconut Flour is made of ground-up dried coconut meat, our coconut flour is organic and unsweetened, and the natural sugars in the coconut make the flour mildly sweet. Some consider coconut flour just as tasty as wheat flour, if not tastier, and it has the advantage of being completely gluten-free. Also, coconut flour contains more fibre than any other flour, making it especially filling and a popular choice for those trying to lose weight.

Baked goods made with organic coconut flour are light and soft, with rich textures. Coconut flour can be substituted for up to 20% of the wheat flour in a recipe. Many gluten-free recipes use it as a base, including for coconut flour bread, cakes, and muffins. You can find some organic coconut flour recipes to the lower right.

* These approved health benefits are based on the detailed nutritional composition of the product we supply. These health benefits may not be applicable to similar products from other suppliers.

Health Benefits of Coconut:

Coconut flour is gluten-free and is a popular ingredient for those who have gluten allergies or want to eliminate gluten from their diet. Protein Power at 14 grams of protein per 100 grams of flour. Fibre Power - Coconut flour contains 43 grams fibre per 100 grams of coconut flour Fibre helps sustain the feeling of fullness and helps absorb sugar into our bloodstream.

How our Coconut Flour is Processed?

The coconut palm has been known as "the lazy man’s crop", due to its ability to grow and flourish with very little nurturing or attention from the grower. Furthermore, no harvesting is required as the coconut fruit will simply drop to the ground once it has reached maturity.

A fully formed coconut will normally be growing and developing for about 1 year, and it is this mature fruit that the majority of coconut products are derived from. If you crack open a younger fruit after around 5-7 months of growing, the shell will contain very sweet coconut water, surrounded by soft, translucent meat. As the fruit develops, the meat will become gradually firmer and turn a solid white, while the water will reduce in both density and sweetness.

Coconut Flour is fantastically economical to produce as it is simply making use of the coconut residue, which is the solid left once the coconut oil has been extracted. Throughout this process, absolutely no chemical treatments or preservatives are used, and all temperatures are kept at below 33°C.

Once mature, the fruits are collected as they fall naturally to the ground, before being spread out and left to dry in the sun for 45 days. Next their husks and shells are removed by hand, and the remaining white kernels are carefully washed in water, before being passed through a shredder. The coconut slivers are then arranged on timber trays and gently dehydrated for around 3 hours. Finally, the dried coconut pieces are passed through a cold press, which expels the oil and leaves the residue from which our Coconut Flour is made.

To create the flour, the remaining residue is simply milled and ground to a mesh of 80. Because the majority of the fat is expelled with the oil, our flour has only a 10% fat content and the famously nutty odour of coconut is much more subtle and unpronounced than in the oil. Our flour also has a large capacity to absorb water, and when added to baked products, can increase the yield weight by up to 28%.

Disclaimer

Please note the material on this web page is for information purpose only. This product has not been assessed or verified by regulatory authorities. This product does not claim to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease and / or medical conditions. Under UK law, the 'treatment' of an illness or disease with a medical origin can only be prescribed/advised upon, by a practicing doctor.

Food supplements must not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. If you are pregnant, breast feeding, taking any medication or under medical supervision, please consult a doctor or healthcare professional before use. Discontinue use and consult a doctor if adverse reactions occur.